Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

HB1769      — ELECTIONS VOTER PHOTO ID

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

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Summary

Amends the Election Code. Requires Voters Identification Cards for those who do not have an acceptable photo ID. Sets forth requirements and exemptions. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity a government-issued photo identification card or his or her Voter Identification Card.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1769      do?
Amends the Election Code. Requires Voters Identification Cards for those who do not have an acceptable photo ID. Sets forth requirements and exemptions. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity a government-issued photo identification card or his or her Voter Identification Card.
Who sponsors HB1769     ?
HB1769      is sponsored by Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), and Brandun Schweizer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1769     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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